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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
5
Blanch C. Rankin reports about 3800 applications filed at Bedford sheriff's office for renewal of drivers licenses. The state deadline is Monday evening July 3, after which applicants must take examinations. About 100 applications were filed at Blockton on Tuesday during Rankin's local visit.
Mr and Mrs Ed Clary of Bedford attend the ninth annual True Vow Keepers meeting in Kansas City on June 17. The couple joined 240 hundred other couples from across the region, receiving a warm reception and a program of music speeches and readings. They seek names and wedding details of Bedford residents married fifty years or more to share greetings from Kansas City.
A bat and her three young were brought to the Times-Press office by Hobart and Phyllis Clark and Naomi Peterson last Saturday. The group released the family out the back door after an extended window watch.
Ben Morris of Bedford plays outfield for the Clarinda Junior League baseball team backed by The American Legion. Teammates include Bob King and Wendell Levitt of Gravity. Clarinda won Page county honors and faced Sidney from Fremont county. Sidney won two of three in the Riverton finals.
Taylor County 4-H held its Rally Day at Bedford Heir School Auditorium drawing 106 girls eleven leaders and 45 visitors. Registration ran 9:30 to 10:00 am with singing led by Mrs. Paschal and speeches by County 4-H officials. New officers were elected led by Vesta Oxley as president with Frances Shafar and Margaret Maxwell as vice president and secretary treasurer. The afternoon featured recognition, installation of officers, and a Democracy address by Rev. Paul McCleave, plus delegates reporting on the Ames convention.
Farmers cooperating under the Agricultural Conservation Program in 1939 who are within their wheat acreage allotments gain a loan advantage. The loan rate for Taylor County on No. 2 Hard Wheat is 64 cents per bushel.
The notice explains 4 percent yearly interest on wheat loans with conditions based on market value at maturity. If wheat price falls below loan value, delivery satisfies the note with no interest. If prices rise, farmers may pay face value plus interest and keep profits from storage, with no storage allowance. It outlines storage prep, thirty day sample rule for farm storage, warehouse storage options, and county rates. I W Webb chairs the Taylor County Agricultural Conservation Committee and offers guidance.
C E Paul is employed by the government at the Taylor County courthouse to compile data on government owned and tax exempt lands. He will carefully check plats and records for the project.
The Peppy Pals 4H club in Marshall Township honored Hazel Woods of Bedford as an honorary member and awarded a leadership pin. Loyal Legion, Holt Happy Home Hustlers, and Loyal Larks excelled in music and recognition contests, with perfect attendance earning gavels and prizes, ending with the 4-H pledge.
Ivan Wells owner of the Bedford Sale Barn announces a new 50 by 46 foot sale pavilion to be built on his lot south of the current barn. Construction has begun and the structure will be separate from the barn with central seating, heated for winter and ventilated for summer. Bedford's Saturday community sales are a standout feature.
Bray Motor company greets visitors with new open parts bins and modernistic display racks in green and orange. Desks and displays are rearranged, redefining the office look, with further decorating and reorganization planned for the remaining fixtures and walls.
Taylor county will buy park benches for the courtyard park not to exceed $150, a measure by the board of supervisors. The move follows removal of old lumber seats near the band stand and aims to provide seating during Saturday band concerts, along with a need for more lights in the park.
A representative Piney Woods school group from Mississippi attended the union church service at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. A quartet of colored singers sang several numbers at the close of the service. They were en route to Atlantic to present a special program Monday evening as part of a summer tour of the central states.
The Times-Press displays a 75 day sweet corn sample grown by Roger Sage of Bedford with seed from Ed Russell. The Sages have already produced several messes of the corn.
Rev. Fred Coley of Council Bluffs district supervisor of the Iowa recreational project met Bedford sponsors to finalize plans for starting the Bedford play program July 7. Paul Cregeen will supervise with Rita Hatfield as assistant. additional helpers to be named. Activities include physical play, handcraft and storytelling at Bibbings Park with equipment purchase planned. Details on hours and plans to be announced next week.
Judge M A Sawyer resigns after years in office to take a vacation and focus on other duties. J A Wyant succeeds him on the bench, effective once Wyant’s bond is approved. The Taylor county board of supervisors made the appointment following Sawyer’s resignation.
James Graham fourteen, grandson of J. A. Wyant of Bedford, leaves Rio de Janeiro for New York arriving July 10, then visits Bedford. He travels with Ponte Nova Brazil school principal to the U.S and is met in Chicago by aunts Myrtle and Jessie Graham of Omaha. He will study at Stony Brook School in New York.
Clerk of the Courts Thos L Kuhn issued licenses June 23 to Leo Mathison Nevada Iowa and Arminia Wilson Bedford, and to Henry D Moore Bedford and Thelma May Cham pers Glendale Calif. Grant City Rotary members visited Bedford Tuesday, rode a school bus, and enjoyed a lake picnic at the Lake of Three Fires with guest John Prugh of Bedford.
A light week totals .64 inch with a heavy rain Sunday. Chinch bugs threaten corn fields as wet weather persists. Early week temperatures ranged from 63 to 86 degrees with warm days and cooler nights.
Mrs Isa Ross wife of the late Rev John Ross died at her Oakland California home on Wednesday June 21 after a stroke she had suffered weeks earlier Funeral services were held Friday with burial in the west She leaves three daughters Esta Audra and Zoa and a sister Mrs A D Scott of Gravity who was with her during her illness
Mrs. Floyd Rounds born Eva Winemiller of Parnell Missouri died Sunday afternoon June 25 in a hospital at Lander Wyoming. Funeral services were held at Riverton Wyoming with burial there. She is survived by her husband and three sons. The family formerly lived near Blockton and several relatives from Parnell attended the rites.
Mr. and Mrs. John O. Tracy arrived home Sunday from a three week trip with Mr. Tracy’s brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tracy of Marshall Missouri. They drove nearly 7000 miles visiting Colorado New Mexico California Oregon and other western states including Yellowstone Park Estes Park Colorado Springs Denver and the San Francisco fair. The Estes Park to Denver stretch was a highlight and gasoline averaged 15 to 30 cents per gallon. Iowa appeared as a garden spot on their return.
The Sharp family of Bedford announces that Charles Edward Sharp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sharp, Conway, is the first grandson to bear the family name. He follows 19 grand children in the line, with 11 bearing the Sharp name.
Local notices report Mr. J. F. Walkup very ill at his east Bedford home and several convalescences. Mrs. Mae Beery improves after a broken leg, with others returning from Excelsior Springs and hospital care. Multiple residents undergo tonsillectomies and surgeries while relatives visit and assist at home.
A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sharp of Conway on Friday June 23 was named Charles Edward. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. England Jr. of Clearfield on Friday June 16 was named Karla K. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Olson of Clearfield on Sunday June 18 was named LaNona Elaine. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. James Shawler of Clearfield on Monday June 19.
Taylor County 4-H boys near August fair prepare livestock with grooming and feeding routines. County Agent Robert Davie says the largest and best exhibit is expected as baby beef and purebred swine overflow the new club barn and a washrack aids cleaning. Farmers urged to plan grain fruit and vegetable displays for the harvest season.
About 150 Rebekahs from Shenandoah Bedford New Market and Bedford attended the Clarinda lodge event Thursday evening as the Shenandoah degree staff conferred the degree on candidates including Mrs. H. H. Parker of Bedford. A social hour followed with ice cream and cake.
Dairymen from Taylor and Ringgold County will meet at Clearfield on July 7 to discuss forming a cow test association. Floyd Johnson of Iowa State College will explain testing cows for milk and butterfat production and how record keeping helps weed out poor producers and keep the best heifers. Davie notes the tester aids in feeding and management to improve profitability, with details on organization and costs to be explained. all interested dairymen invited.
Marian Paschal capped the women’s Southwest Iowa golf championship at the Council Bluffs country club by defeating Mrs. Mark Egan of Missouri Valley 8-7. She led 6 up at the first nine, and a portion of the match occurred during a heavy downpour.
Judge Homer A. Fuller presided in district court here on Wednesday continuing the Rhodenbaugh estate case of LeRox. Judge H. H. Carter also presiding at a foreclosure and appointment of receiver proceeding in Altan.
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